Latest Economic Development News

Estrella Resources has released promising initial assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Werumata Limestone Project in Timor-Leste, confirming high-grade, low magnesium limestone and chalk deposits. The company aims for a JORC-compliant resource estimate of at least 500 million tonnes.

CuFe, Emmerson, and Tennant Minerals have won $600,000 in matched government grants to fund a feasibility study for a shared critical minerals processing facility in Tennant Creek, aiming to boost regional mining development.

Nyapiri Macro Mining, a majority Indigenous-owned mining services company, has locked in a multi-year framework agreement with BHP, promising streamlined operations and enhanced Indigenous participation at the Mt Goldsworthy site.

Strike Resources has taken significant steps to enhance its Apurímac Iron Ore Project’s export capabilities through a new port services agreement and is progressing towards resuming mining operations. Meanwhile, its stake in Lithium Energy benefits from a major asset sale, boosting cash reserves.

WhiteHawk Limited reported steady Q4 revenue and advanced multiple government and academic contracts in the US and Australia, underpinning its growth in cybersecurity services.

True North Copper reports significant drilling success at Mt Oxide’s Aquila Prospect and advances its Cloncurry Copper Project with a new scoping study, backed by a $12.5 million capital raise to fund 2026 growth.

Argosy Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, securing a crucial 40MW power connection and executing a lithium carbonate spot sales contract, all while navigating a buoyant lithium market.

Foresta Group Holdings has updated its share registry provider, extended its technology license with E3 Carbon, and deferred earthworks at its Kawerau project to Q3 2026, while maintaining a solid cash position.

NRW Holdings’ subsidiary Golding Contractors has landed a $750 million mining services contract at Queensland’s Stanwell Meandu Mine, marking a significant expansion in its contract mining portfolio.

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals has initiated dosing in a preclinical study of its novel controlled-release injectable peptide platform, VLRX-L, aiming to enhance drug delivery for melanocortin-based therapies. Preliminary results are expected in the second half of 2026.

Austral Gold has inked major mining service agreements to advance open pit operations at its Casposo Mine, aligning with its 2026 production targets. Early production is on track, underpinning confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.

Champion Iron Limited has announced a conditional cash tender offer to acquire Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber for approximately US$289 million, backed by key financial partners La Caisse and Scotiabank. The deal aims to expand Champion’s high-grade iron ore portfolio and strengthen its position in the green steel supply chain.